Statehouse and Around Ohio
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Protecting Your Loved Ones during Thanksgiving Break
Ohio State University College of Public Health Dean Amy Fairchild sent the following message to students today. Dear Buckeyes: As we wrap up our final days on campus and look toward the holidays, I’d like to remind you of the critical role you play in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Most importantly, we know that household…
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After seven month legal battle, Eye on Ohio wins public records lawsuit over hospital capacity numbers
Eye on Ohio is still waiting for the records By Bonnie Jean Feldkamp and Kathiann M. Kowalski This article provided by Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism. Please join their free mailing list as this helps them provide more public service reporting. Loveland Magazine provides support for Eye on Ohio through membership in the…
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Ohio Health Chief: The COVID-19 pandemic is becoming more dire for Ohio
In an announcement today, Ohio Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff and Mike Abrams, president and CEO, Ohio Hospital Association said: “In Ohio, we are seeing an unprecedented spike in hospital utilization and it is impacting all areas of the state. While we are better prepared with personal protective equipment and physical…
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DeWine announces revised mask and social gathering orders
At the end of September, Ohio averaged under 1,000 new cases per day; this week, Ohio hit a record high of more than 6,500 new cases reported in a single 24-hour period. At the end of September, Ohio averaged under 1,000 new cases per day; this week, Ohio hit a record high of more than…
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Gov. DeWine on COVID in Ohio
This afternoon Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered a statewide broadcast address to Ohioans to discuss the “critical stage” Ohio is at in battling COVID-19 and its impact on Ohio moving forward. The address is archived on the Ohio Channel.
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Where Ohio’s GOP leaders are on the outcome of the election
By Marty Schladen – November 9, 2020 (Ohio Capital Journal) Some, but not all, Ohio Republican officials on Monday appeared to be distancing themselves from Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated claims that the Nov. 3 election is being stolen from him. Trump racked up early leads — particularly in some battleground states where Republican lawmakers refused to allow early processing…
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DeWine hires attorney with thin public health background to lead health department
By Jake Zuckerman Columbus, Ohio – Gov. Mike DeWine hired an attorney to lead the Ohio Department of Health on Thursday, a position that has remained vacant for the past five months of the pandemic. Stephanie McCloud, who currently runs the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, will take over a position that has been filled on…
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Ohio: We may have a pandemic on our hands
Current Trends Below are the current reporting trends for key indicators calculated from data reported to the Ohio Department of Health. These trends are updated daily and are presented by report date.
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Record-Breaking Cases & Hospitalizations, Statewide High Incidence
CURRENT COVID-19 DATA There are 235,170 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 5,461 confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths. A total of 20,015 people have been hospitalized, including 3,969 admissions to intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov. Video of today’s full update, including versions with foreign language translation, can…
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Domestic violence survivors fear for their lives, but still want to vote
By Susan Tebben When trying to get away from a violent abuser and keep food on the table, the next election is usually isn’t a priority. For survivors of domestic violence, keeping their identities and locations a secret is vital for their own livelihood. Survivors don’t always think to grab a driver’s license or their…
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